Spotify has become one of the most important platforms in the world thanks to its vast catalog of music and podcasts. (Infobase)

Although there are many debates about the origin of the podcast and who was the first in history, there is no doubt that the rise of streaming platforms such as Spotify in the new millennium has boosted the popularity of this format.

As the word says “podcast” it is an audio product that describes an episodic series available to be listened to whenever the user wishes. The word was officially born in 2004when Ipod and broadcast were combined.

Be it health, sports, politics, culture and entertainment, this format has also regained its fame with Argentine audiences, although not all genres enjoy the same acceptance.

From criminal problems to welfare, Here is a list of the most popular podcasts in Argentina.

1. The hangover

Migue Granados has always wanted to disturb, fight and investigate to go a little further. In each episode, Migue interviews, hand in hand, in an intimate and sincere conversation, different personalities with unique life stories. A single postulate: ask and discuss down to the last vertebra; take off our masks to talk about what is really happening to us. Life has a rough side and Migue does not leave it aside. La Cruda, an original podcast from Spotify.

2. Radio Tanga

Radio Tanga is a podcast about sexuality in clear and relaxed language created by Lic Cecilia Ce, psychologist, sexologist and writer. Leave your query at consultaparalicgmail.com and be part of this podcast. Follow me on instagram https:www.instagram.comlic.ceciliace and visit my website www.ceciliace.com to access all my content. THANKS !!!

3. Al Desnudo Psychology | psi.mammoliti

In this podcast, we talk about emotions. Of your internal mechanisms: Why do you do what you do? Why can’t you express some emotions and others can? Why do you feel bad sometimes? Why are there things that make you anxious, that generate fear, nostalgia or that give you pleasure? How to regulate your emotions to feel balanced? Emotional management is the key to living a meaningful life. And it’s up to you to learn it! The gateway to this process? Naked psychology. From the hand of clinical psychologist Marina Mammoliti. www.psimammoliti.com

4. Spam

Have you ever found those letters you sent to your first love and read them again? Have you ever reviewed the emails you wrote to your partner 10 years ago? Malena Guinzburg and Connie Ballarini are going to be encouraged to read all those letters, emails and notes they sent or dared not send. Letters of love and heartbreak that have been forgotten and that Male and Connie bring back to turn all that nostalgia into lots of laughs. Spam, a Spotify Original podcast.

5. Drunk: the case of Pity Álvarez

Intoxicated is a documentary podcast that dives into the life of Pity Alvarez, a charismatic and talented musician who ended up in prison for the murder of a four-ball man. In addition to delving into the police case, the tour depicts the intense and stormy life of pity, from its origins with Viejas Locas in the 90s when it created a new subculture to its days in a service psychiatrist in Ezeiza. The case also exposes institutional weaknesses in containing addictions and mental health disorders.

6. Podcast Nobody Says Nothing

Nobody says anything with Nico Occhiato, Flor Jazmín Peña, Nati Jota and Nacho Elizalde. From now on we also support you in podcast format. Listen to us live from Youtube, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

7. The LuliInvierte podcast

A casual space to chat and learn about finance, investing, entrepreneurship, planning, professional development and more! Oh and with luxury guests! By Lucia Aguilar luliinvierte

8. FENIX SEMINAR – BRIAN TRACY

FENIX SEMINAR – THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS.

9. Buddhism in slippers

A podcast about conscious happiness, personal growth and the psychology of Buddhism, in a simple way, without words in dead languages, directly and without mysticism. Spirituality without dressing in white, without lighting candles, without rituals and with a lot of heart; yes: in slippers. Learn more about what I do here (http:bio.sitelucascasanova)

10. Before Everyone Else

A podcast is an audio product which has a defined periodicity and can be composed of several episodes, although it has its origins in the radio, currently those who like this format can find it on internet pages or streaming platforms like Spotify.

Although podcasts started as a discussion between various participants on a particular topic, over time the ways of doing them have diversified and now a person or a group can speak, likewise they are not only used as a space to exchange views, but also encompass genres of interview like the #EnCasaDeMara podcast where he asks questions to various characters such as Edy Smoloh fictionas is the case with the thriller of the Caso 63 Chilean Podcastor deal with issues of science, politics, journalism, welfare, among others.

The word “podcast” was first used on February 12, 2004. by Guardian journalist Ben Hammersley in an article in which he explained how economically viable it was to create an online radio show and access it when users wanted it.

Spotify has become one of the most competitive streaming platforms. (Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

Swedish society Spotify announced in November 2020 the takeover and acquisition of the advertising and podcasting platform Megaphone for 235 million dollars, which was used for the monetization of audios and the heyday of this type of production, which has become one of the formats back-to-school 2022 favourites.

Last year Spotify’s podcast offering extended to new markets and recorded the existence of more than four million podcasts, although few have managed to leave a bigger mark in 2022 and become the most popular.

Worldwide, the title that topped the most played ranking was The Joe Rogan Experience which also added its third straight year as a favorite podcast.

In the most listened to list he was followed by call her daddy by Alex Cooper; on the third step is Anything goes with Emma Chamberlaina future Spotify exclusive that touches on a variety of tracks from the famous American creator.

The Case 63 Chilean audio series It was one of those who managed to lead the ranking of the most reproduced for weeks and obtained the fourth place in the world. This Spanish podcast has even been dubbed into Portuguese, Brazilian, Hindi and English.

On the fifth rung is the true crime podcast called Addicted to crime Voiced by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat.

podcast vs audiobooks

The coronavirus pandemic has not only benefited podcasts by increasing their user base, but also audiobooks also added more consumers on various platforms, including Spotify, as it is estimated that they can leave annual profits of up to $70 billion.

The streaming platform, where audio books increased by 20%turned to narrating books with the voices of Hollywood celebrities.

Its rise could also be due to criticism of the ease with which the platform allowed podcasters to express themselves, falling into misinformation errors in the midst of a pandemic, as was the case with Joe Roganwhich also caused the company to lose up to $2.1 million.

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